Colt New Agent

[deercop]

I happened across a trade deal that I couldn't pass up. I got this LNIB Colt New Agent. I'm not entirely sure how I'll like the trench sights, I'm sure they'll take a little getting used to. Hopefully I can get to the range in a couple of days to try it out, but for right now, I'm laid up with the "crud" that's going around.

Anyone have first hand experience with the New Agent? How do the "sights" work out for you?

 

[Geno]

Sure do. Here's how to get the most joy out of that little gem: Load it. Lock it. Draw it. Point it. Fire it. Smile from ear to ear. Admire it. Repeat as needed.

 

[Mac Attack]

I want one of those bad!

 

[Hunter0924]

Here is a review I wrote on the New Agent Mark Roberts sent me (before he left Colt).
I really do like the pistol and now Colt has a DAO model coming out.
http://ezine.m1911.org/ColtNA.htm

 

[MICHAEL T]

Love my New Agent and the sight. Experiment a little and you will find their good. Kimber uses same on their compact

 

[deercop]

I managed to get a few minutes in at the range a couple days ago (in the rain, hey, I never said I was smart). From about 12 yards, I could cover the groups easily with my palm, and that was in fairly rapid fire. Slowing down, I could get approx 2" groups. The sight took a little getting used to, it initially shot low for me, then I learned how to adjust it (just barely being able to see the barrel hood), and that brought the groups close to POA.

On the other hand, when working on "point shooting", it points very naturally, and hits right what I was wanting to hit. All in all, I got about 75 rounds downrange before I succumbed to the cold rain (and fear of relapse), and I think I got the hang of it. Of course, no failures of any kind, but a 75 round test is nowhere near enough for me to make it my primary off-duty gun.

Being the type of person who thinks of such things, I've gotta wonder too, IF I am ever unfortunate enough to be in a shooting with this gun, what kind of issues would be involved? I mean, not only would I be using a "cocked" gun, but I would have knowingly chosen one w/o "sights". I guess the "sight" argument would lose a lot of steam if I actually hit the intended target, but anyway, just kinda thinkin' out loud there.

 

[XavierBreath]

A Colt New Agent was my latest purchase. Here is a range report. In fact, I have mine on my hip right now. It carries beautifully with decent leather, and I don't even realize it's there.

Far more important that whether your pistol was cocked and locked, after a shooting the big question is whether you were within the bounds of the law in your area. We frequently "what if" ourselves to the point of abstraction when we contemplate future unknowns such as a possible shooting to save our own lives. We do this with "modified guns", "black rifles", "cocked and locked guns" and other potential choices. The truth is, if we do not save our lives we would be dead or irreversibly maimed for life, so it really doesn't matter. Get yourself the best lifesaving tool at your disposal, and save your life if needed.

If you should be brought up on civil charges, the fact the pistol left the factory as a single action C&L weapon with a trench sight makes it a moot point.

Here's mine.

The pistol with it is my Colt Compact.

 

[Ruggles]

Mine has been 100% so far as well. The sights are a none issue as ths was designed for point shooting ranges anyways. Great little 3" 1911.

 

[Dan-O]

Just picked one up on Gunbroker. Waiting impatiently for it to arrive at my local shop. Will post pics and range report as soon as it comes in.

 

[Dan-O]

Just picked up my Colt New Agent today. Can't wait to get it out and shoot it.